ALDS on TV — 2026 Schedule
Every 2026 American League Division Series game, with first pitch and where to watch. All times US Eastern; switch to your local time on the full schedule.
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| Mon Oct 5 | 5:00 PM ET | White Sox at Guardians Progressive Field · Cleveland, OH · AL Division Series Game 2 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Mon Oct 5 | 8:00 PM ET | Yankees at Rays Tropicana Field · St. Petersburg, FL · AL Division Series Game 2 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Wed Oct 7 | 4:00 PM ET | Guardians at White Sox Rate Field · Chicago, IL · AL Division Series Game 3 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Wed Oct 7 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Yankees Yankee Stadium · Bronx, NY · AL Division Series Game 3 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Thu Oct 8 | 5:00 PM ET | Guardians at White Sox Rate Field · Chicago, IL · AL Division Series Game 4 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Thu Oct 8 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Yankees Yankee Stadium · Bronx, NY · AL Division Series Game 4 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Sat Oct 10 | 5:00 PM ET | White Sox at Guardians Progressive Field · Cleveland, OH · AL Division Series Game 5 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Sat Oct 10 | 8:00 PM ET | Yankees at Rays Tropicana Field · St. Petersburg, FL · AL Division Series Game 5 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the ALDS on?
The 2026 ALDS airs on TBS. TBS is on most cable, satellite and live-TV streaming packages (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream); simultaneous games move to truTV, and every game also streams on HBO Max.
What time is the next ALDS game?
White Sox at Guardians (AL Division Series Game 2) starts at 5:00 PM ET on Monday, October 5, on TBS. Times for later games are set as each series goes on — this page updates as MLB announces them.
Who is playing in the ALDS?
The 2026 ALDS matchups are Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays.
When is the 2026 ALDS?
The ALDS runs from Saturday, October 3 to Saturday, October 10, with the last games played only if needed.
How can I stream the ALDS without cable?
Every TBS playoff game streams live on HBO Max, and TBS and truTV are carried by live-TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and DirecTV Stream.
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